Security Specialist – Polio Programme (Fixed‑Term, 24 months)

About the role

The Security Specialist supports UNICEF’s Polio Eradication Initiative in Karachi, providing high‑quality security risk analysis and mitigation to ensure safe access to vaccination activities in high‑risk settlements. Reporting to the Programme Manager‑Polio and linked to senior security leadership in Sindh, the role operates from the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

Key responsibilities

• Advise leadership on security duties in line with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems.
• Manage and support all polio‑related security activities in Karachi, coordinating with the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and NGO partners.
• Develop and maintain security assessments, procedures, and Security Risk Management (SRM) processes as a member of the Security Cell.
• Analyse and report on security factors that affect vaccination access, including actual and perceived risks.
• Provide security analysis and operational support to provincial Polio teams, government counterparts, EOCs, and WHO Polio leads.

Required profile

• Experience in security risk analysis and mitigation, preferably within UN or humanitarian contexts.
• Familiarity with UN/UNICEF security management systems and protocols.
• Ability to work in high‑risk urban environments and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Required skills